Onyx Max 2 cover and guidance

[mati_andrut]

Hi All,

I have two questions which I could not solve on my own on Onyx Boox Max 2

1. How to in easy way jump between reading application (kindle) and native note application?
Right now for me it looks like i have to use back key to get out of the application to the main screen and then choose the note application.
(Worth to note is fact that I cannot see upper status bar while in kindle app)
Perfect scenario for me would be to travel between this 2 applications back and forth to read and make handwritten notes.

2. I have bought onyx boox max 2 original cover and I do not think it works as is should - the device is not waking up when I am opening the lid of the cover.

Thank you very much for any answer in advance and sorry for my english.

BR.
Mateusz

[plusz]

For 1.
I use an app Buttons remapper where I set the config:
Key: MENU -> Action: Recent apps
Now when I click the hamburger button (the left-most hardware key) I get the screen with running apps.

For 2.
I am not aware of any such intelligent cover for Max 2. You can use any cover you like to protect&carry the device but the only way, which I am aware of, to wake up the device is the power button.

EDIT:
For your usage, I would set the page-left button to launch Notes, page-right to launch Kindle

[Question Mark]

Originally Posted by mati_andrut

2. I have bought onyx boox max 2 original cover and I do not think it works as is should - the device is not waking up when I am opening the lid of the cover.

Strange. I recently bought the official Onyx cover to use with my Max1. I hadn't expected it to work as a sleep cover, but was pleasantly pleased to find out that it does. That makes me think that it should also work as a sleep cover for the Max2.

Have you checked your power management settings? After a certain amount of time in sleep mode, I have mine set so that it will power off. In such a case simply opening the cover would not wake it up.

The other thing you might want to look into is the placement of the magnets in the cover which trigger the wake/sleep function. I remember reading that some people were experiencing issues with their Onyx Note covers not working properly. Apparently it had to do with the improper positioning of the magnets in some covers.

[mdp]

Originally Posted by plusz

the only way, which I am aware of, to wake up the device is the power button

Not directly useful in this context, but there is a command

adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_POWER

that I report anyway because it could get one day useful as a component, just in case.
(For example: hardware buttons are a nightmare when they break.)

[Arjava]

Yuck,the power button on my Max 2 is broken!And even 1688 don't have replacement

[Renate]

On most Android devices (like phones), "screen off" is only standby and Bluetooth devices and even USB devices might stay connected. Most Eink readers go to a deeper sleep, are not active and only a pushbutton, magnetic cover sensor or plugging in USB will wake them.

I just got a project mostly working, Bluetooth steering wheel controls for my navigation (LCD) tablet. The buttons go directly to apps or specific onboard system status webpages and also volume and brightness. Any button will turn the screen on and one button turns the screen off (KEYCODE_SLEEP).

[Arjava]

Is there any way I can Double Tap to wake Max 2 up?

[Renate]

Originally Posted by Arjava

Is there any way I can Double Tap to wake Max 2 up?

I wouldn't think so.
Doesn't it power on when you plug in the USB? Can you just use a cheesy portable "power bank"? Does that work?

[Arjava]

I have not try it with Max 2,but my 2 other e-reader wouldn't wake up even after plugging in the charging cable,only the power button worked